what are some good things to have for first baby?

Question

like supplies

Answer 1

Bottles(BF or not you may need them)
Breast pump(if you BF)
Swing
Bouncy seat
Crib or cosleeper
Carrier(a sling, wrap or just one of those carrier's from walmart)
lots of diapers
baby wipes
Formula(if you're not bfing)
rattles
pacifiers
bottle brush
Crib toys(if you're going to use a crib)
a playpen
lots of recieving blankets
a couple of larger blankets
a car seat(read reviews before buying)
A stroller
Onesies (you'll change these a lot)
cloth pants
one or two outfits to go out in
TONS of socks(it takes a lot of baby clothes to make a load for the washer, so you'll need lots of socks, plus they get lost)
Baby detergent
Baby wash
Baby powder
Baby shampoo
diaper cream

That's all I can think of right now

Answer 2

Ok I just had my first baby he is a week old. Right off the bat here is what you need.....
lots of wipes
lots and lots of hand soap for you
lotion for your dried out hands
diapers
socks
onesies
more than one changing table cover especially if you are having a boy
lots of blankets
scent and dye free laundry detergent
a bottle sanitizer if you don't have a dish washer (I really wish someone would get me one) or at the very least a really big pot for boiling water
a bassinette
if you are breast feeding a breast pump
breast pads and a clip in the front or nursing bra
lots of button down shirts
rubbing alcohol
baby oil
cotton balls
washcloths (huggies disposables are pretty useful)
car seat
diaper bag
diapers
cloth diapers or burp rags
nose booger sucker thingie
pacifiers

You'll be surprised what they will give you in the hospital. They will actually give you a lot of stuff. These are all things I have used in the past week. I have a swing and all that but I think my kid is a little too small for all that and he mainly sleeps all day. One more thing I reccomend getting if you haven't had the baby yet that no one is going to tell you to get is actually for you. Get some disposable underwear like depends or poise. You'll thank me later.

Answer 3

Clothing - Necessities:

___ 6 - 12 bodysuits or baby Ts (depending on how often you want to do laundry). Shirts that snap or tie on the side are helpful for babies who don't like things going over their heads.

___ 6 - 9 pairs of soft, comfy pants.

___ 3 - 5 newborn gowns. These are great for quick diaper changes, especially when baby is sleepy.

___ 6 - 12 soft pjs.

___ 3 - 5 soft knit caps.

___ tons of socks and booties (these disappear quickly!)

___ 8 - 12 bibs



Clothing - Extras

___ 2 sweaters if the weather will be chilly.

___ 1 adorable take-home outfit.

___ Christening or other newborn welcoming ceremony clothing.

___ Tiny little fancy outfits that may never be worn.



Nursery - Necessities

___ Crib (unless you are planning on cosleeping).

___ Crib mattress

___ 2 Crib mattress pads

___ 3 - 5 Crib sheets

___ Cosleeper and sheets

___ Crib mobile (and possibly one for the changing table as well).

___ Dresser and/or changing table. There are many cute combos now that have a removable changing table top on a child-safe dresser.

___ Changing pad.

___ 2 - 4 Changing pad covers.

___ Shelves and bins for books and toys.

___ A clothing hamper



Nursery - Extras

___ Crib bedding set

___ Rocking chair or glider

___ Nursery artwork

___ A fun, colorful rug

___ A moses basket

___ Washable curtains (avoid having window blinds in the nursery because of safety issues).

___ Lamp (preferrably one that is not too bright, so it doesn't wake your baby further in the middle of the night) or nightlight.

___ Music box or radio with lullaby CDs

___ Wooden closet hangers

___ Armoire or closet organizer

___ A cradle or bassinet

___ Diaper stacker



Baby Gear - Necessities

___ A baby carrier or sling

___ 4 - 6 receiving blankets

___ Infant carseat

___ Car sunshade (preferably the kind that sticks onto the window).

___ Car mirror (so your newborn can see you while facing backwards).

___ Stroller

___ High chair

___ Baby swing and/or bouncy seat

___ Tons of burp cloths



Bath - Necessities

___ Baby bathtub

___ 2 - 4 hooded towels

___ A dozen or so washcloths

___ Baby soap and shampoo

___ Cotton swaps and alcohol (for umbilical stump care).

___ Bath toys



Diapering

___ diapers

___ diaper pail

___ baby wipes

___ travel wipe container

___ diaper bag

___ changing pad

___ diaper ointment



Breastfeeding - Necessities

___ Box of disposable breast pads

___ 6 - 8 washable breast pads

___ 5 - 7 nursing bras

___ nursing tops and pajamas

___ Lanolin nipple cream (such as Lansinoh)

___ Boppy or other nursing pillow

___ Phone number of your local La Leche and/or lactation consultant

___ Breastpump, bottles and accessories (if needed)



Bottle Feeding - Necessites

___ 6 - 8 bottles

___ Newborn nipples

___ Bottle brush and drying rack

___ Bottle sterilizer

___ Formula



Safety - Necessities

___ Outlet covers (enough for your home outlets, plus a few for travel).

___ Cabinet locks

___ Baby monitor

___ Safety gates

___ Oven lock

___ Toilet locks

___ Earthquake straps (if you live in a earthquake-prone area)

___ Cord winders

___ CPR / First Aid class for you and family, babysitters, etc.

___ First Aid kit

___ Spout cover for bath tub

___ Playpen



Baby Health/Care

___ Pain reliever / fever reducer as recommended by your pediatrician

___ Thermometers (rectal and ear)

___ Baby size nail clippers

___ Hair brush

___ Teething ring / toy



Saving Memories

___ Camera (still and/or video)

___ Film, photo paper, and/or video cassettes

___ Scrapbook or photo album

___ Baby book and/or journal

___ Picture frames

___ Handprint/footprint keepsake kits

___ Personalized blanket or other custom item

___ Storage box for keepsakes such as the hospital bracelet, first haircut curls, etc.

Answer 4

You should have lots of bottles and pacifiers. Its funny but just like socks, these get lost real fast. You can never have too many blanets all shapes and sizes. And once they start crawling, you will want to have plug covers. Those come in handy, I still use them and my son is 4 (they get curious).

Good luck!

Answer 5

Baby swing! My daughter LOVED hers.

Plenty of onesies and little cotton pants.

Video monitor...you'll be more likely to let them start off in a crib (avoiding transition issues) if you can see they're OK at night!

Answer 6

My best buy was a baby sling!!! It's truly invaluable and my daughter LOVES it! It allows you to be nearly as independent as before your baby which is priceless!

www.babywearing.com

Answer 7

baby swing
baby bouncer
baby pouch
nail clippers/thermometer kit
stroller/carseat
crib
bassonet
changing table
plenty of bottles
lots of burp rags
lots and lots of shirts (for you, they spit up a lot)